Bicycle misting system

ABSTRACT

Various embodiments provide a bicycle misting system or apparatus. Example embodiments include a manual (e.g., trigger-activated) or automated (e.g., valve-activated) system that is sell-contained, small, and light-weight. Various embodiments improve safety, allow convenient interchangeability of the fluid reservoir, and enable easy installation on a bicycle with or without a mounting system on the bicycle itself. Embodiments also allow the rider to select a variety of spray types, stream, spray, or mist depending on the intended use or amount of fluid desired for each release. The various embodiments provide for an improved cooling fluid delivery system of design simplicity, ease of use, and interchangeability that allows a cyclist an evaporative cooling concept safely, efficiently and conveniently, while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme temperatures.

PRIORITY PATENT APPLICATION

This is a continuation-in-part patent application of co-pending U.S.patent application Ser. No. 13/309,527; filed Dec. 1, 2011 by the sameapplicant. This present patent application draws priority from thereferenced patent application. The entire disclosure of the referencedpatent applications is considered part, of the disclosure of the presentapplication and is hereby incorporated by reference herein in itsentirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosed subject matter relates to the field of personal coolingsystems, and particularly to cooling systems for bicycles.

COPYRIGHT

A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains materialthat is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has noobjection to the facsimile reproduction of the patent document or thepatent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Officepatent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rightswhatsoever. The following notice applies to the software and data asdescribed below and In the drawings that form a part of this document:Copyright 2011-2012. David Carrozza and Cameron Carrozza, All RightsReserved.

BACKGROUND

Bicyclists or other types of riders often lack the ability toconveniently and safely utilize the cooling effects of evaporation,which often is the only physiologically successful mechanism ofdischarging body heat when ambient temperatures are significantly abovebody temperature. This need to discharge heat becomes even morepronounced, during periods of exercise or muscular activity whetherlight, moderate or intense; although, the requisite need risesproportionally. In addition, the physiology of heat dissipation andcirculation, are such that when the body has to balance the need tosupply blood to working muscles as well as to the skin in order for heatto be released through radiation, convection or evaporation, the abilityto effect “cooling” is only through evaporation when ambienttemperatures are above body/skin temperature. Thus, an effectiveevaporative cooling system allows more blood to be shunted to theworking muscles Instead of to the skin for heat transfer. Thisevaporative cooling effect allows for better, more sustainable andpsychologically “comfortable” levels of activity or performance.

The physics of cooling through evaporation results when energy or

heat is lost as water, or other liquid coolant, goes from a liquid to agas phase. This cooling effect on the body only occurs at the skin whenwater on the skin undergoes this phase change. Consequently, traditionalor customary mechanisms to cool oneself, such as dumping water over thehead, are very inefficient in that none of the water that “falls off theskin” provides any significant or lasting cooling effect Only the layerof water that “sticks” to the skin provides a basis for the evaporativecooling effect. In practical terms, this often means that any techniquesthat provide excess water delivery to the skin of a. rider are typicallywasteful and inefficient. Riders, especially during longer rides and/orunder conditions of extreme or elevated temperatures, often have tocarry extra water and while riding balance its use for both hydrationand cooling purposes. Unfortunately, water is heavy and the current andcustomary water containers influence performance in terms of weight,space on the bike, and wind resistance. Conventional cooling systems forriders are inefficient in terms of space, weight, volume, and/orwind-resistance on the bike frame.

SUMMARY

In various embodiments, there is described herein an evaporative

cooling mechanism designed to provide evaporative cooling for abicyclist to mount on a bicycle frame or for integration into a bicycleframe, and to allow cyclists to easily, conveniently and safely use,interchange, and remove the cooling system. The various embodimentsrepresent an improvement in terms of simplicity of design,functionality, safety, weight, space, utility and integration into thelook and feel of the bicycle frame itself. Such improvements may allowfor improved acceptance and use by the cycling community, which willthus improve the overall, comfort, enjoyment, performance and safety ofbicycling. The various embodiments relate to, for example, a singleself-contained, unit in a manual or automated configuration and anintegrated in-frame design as fully described herein.

The manual configuration, in a particular embodiment, does not require aclosed or pressurized system. The resulting simplicity of design createsa cost structure low enough that the retail pricing allows for relativeaffordability to the cycling consumer seeking the benefits intended.

The automated design configuration, in a particular embodiment, is aclosed system providing simplicity of design and pressure in the closedsystem. This configuration allows for an actuation of spray through avalve mechanism rather than a triggering system that pumps the pressureinto the system.

In the manual and automated configurations, the system's design benefitsimprove conventional attempts to provide either cooling or hydration tocyclists. One advantage of the automated system of an embodiment isproviding a more convenient way to actuate the release/dispensing offluid from the reservoir and through the nozzle.

The various embodiments enabled can be categorized as follows:

-   -   Simplicity of design as evidenced by the reduced number of        individual parts and their simplicity in operation    -   Ease of installation on the bicycle frame    -   Ease of “disassembly” of the device when not in use or desired    -   Interchangeability of the fluid reservoir and mounting assembly    -   The significant reduction in size, space, location, and weight        of the fluid reservoir necessary on the bicycle frame    -   The adjustable type of spray that can be dispensed from the        nozzle. The nozzle provides an adjustable type of spray that        allows the rider to change the spray from stream, to spray, to        mist depending on the use and amount, of fluid desired to be        discharged.    -   The simplicity and cost effectiveness of the spring loaded        plunger mechanism    -   The type and location of the triggering pump system in the        manual configuration    -   The type and method of pressurization using the CO₂ cartridge in        the in-frame design    -   The type and location of the actuator valve in the automated        system    -   The position, forwardly-projected, of the fluid reservoir and        nozzle which allows tor improved heads-up use of a particular        embodiment    -   The design and the relationship of the component parts allows        for the maximum use of fluid for cooling.    -   The low cost structure, particularly of the manual system,        allows for an improved entry into the intended cyclist market.    -   The design and use of interchangeable component parts will allow        for affordable and convenient replacement of such parts as they        may wear or are damaged over time and use.

The various embodiments represent an improvement and ease of use forcyclists that will find acceptance in the cycling industry. Thebeneficial features of the various embodiments can lead to among thefollowing results:

-   -   Ride safer—reduced risk of heat intolerance issues    -   Ride safer while using an. evaporative cooling device    -   Ride more comfortably    -   Ride for longer periods of time during conditions of elevated        temperature    -   Improve performance during conditions of elevated, temperature    -   Enable riders to ride during conditions of extreme heat, who        otherwise may not ride    -   Perhaps expand the dumber of individuals who will find cycling        an activity they enjoy in environments where elevated and/or        extreme heat conditions exist.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in thefigures of the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1 through 4 Illustrate the manual/trigger-activated ormanual-trigger design of an example embodiment. In particular. FIG. 1 isa side view schematic. FIG. 2 a top view schematic. FIG. 3 is a sideview of the system's attachment on a bike frame. FIG. 4 is a side viewdetail showing the internal and external structure of themanual/trigger-activated embodiment;

FIGS. 5 through 8 illustrate the automated valve-actuated design of anexample embodiment. In particular, FIG. 5 is an exterior, side viewschematic.

FIG. 6 is a top view exterior schematic. FIG. 7 is a representation ofthe system's attachment on the bike frame. FIG. 8 is an interior viewschematic of the automated valve-actuated embodiment;

FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate the in-frame design of an example embodiment,in both its internal, working, mounting, and integration in the bikeframe;

FIG. 11 illustrates the general design of an example embodiment of thenormally closed solenoid valve that controls the flow of the pressurizedliquid from, the fluid reservoir to the adjustable spray nozzle;

FIG. 12 illustrates tire general design of the normally closed automatedvalve used in an example embodiment;

FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate an example embodiment of a flange-lock

design, wherein clips provide for the attachment and connection of theassembly riser and the spray unit to the bicycle frame and to eachother;

FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 illustrate an example embodiment of a snap clipdesign wherein clips provide for the attachment and connection of theassembly riser and the spray unit to the bicycle frame and to eachother;

FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate a modification of the spray nozzle in anexample embodiment to include multiple nozzles that, may beindependently adjusted as to their direction of spray;

FIGS. 20 through 23 illustrate various example embodiments of attachmentdesigns and attachment locations for either the manual-trigger orautomated-valve embodiments. In particular, FIGS. 20 and 21 illustrate avariety of attachment designs and attachment locations for themanual-trigger embodiment, while the location and. function of the sprayunit, remains the same, FIGS. 22 and 23 illustrate alternate attachmentdesigns and. attachment locations for the automated embodiments, whilethe location and function of the spray unit remains the same; and

FIGS. 24 through 26 illustrate another example embodiment of a bicyclemisting system having separable components.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to theaccompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown,by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the disclosedsubject matter can be practiced. It is understood that other embodimentsmay be utilized and structural changes may be made without departingfrom the scope of the disclosed subject matter.

According to various example embodiments of the disclosed subject

matter as described herein, there are described and claimed, embodimentsof a bicycle misting system or apparatus. The various embodimentsdescribed herein provide a bicyclist or other type of rider with theability to conveniently and safely utilize the cooling effects ofevaporation, which often is the only physiologically successfulmechanism of discharging body heat when ambient temperatures aresignificantly above normal body temperature. The various embodimentsdescribed herein represent a significant improvement over currentcooling and hydration strategies and practices in that the variousembodiments provide for an extremely efficient, system for cooling thatdoes not compete for space, weight, volume or wind-resistance on thebike frame. This allows a rider to maximize carrying capacity of fluidfor both hydration and cooling purposes. A detailed description ofvarious example embodiments of the bicycle misting system or apparatusis provided below.

In each of the described examples, the various embodiments provide aportable, easily assembled, interchangeable, and self-contained deviceand system that allows a bicyclist to carry sufficient and minimalamounts of water or other suitable fluid necessary to dispense suchfluid onto the cyclist's face, mouth and upper torso, with the intent ofproviding an evaporative cooling effect, in the described embodiments,the cooling fluid dispensed by the system can be plain water, distilledwater, water with additives to enhance evaporative effect, water withadditives for sun protection of the skin, water with fragranceadditives, or other fluids designed to enhance evaporative or coolingeffects when applied to the skin.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 4, the manual/trigger-activated ormanual-trigger design of an example embodiment is illustrated, inparticular. FIG. 1 is a side view schematic of an example embodiment.FIG. 2 a top view schematic of an example embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sideview of the system's attachment on a bike frame. FIG. 4 is a side viewdetail showing the internal, and external structure of themanual/trigger-activated embodiment See also FIGS. 20 and 21 for otherexample embodiments of the manual/trigger-activated or manual-triggersystem.

Referring now to FIG. 1, zip ties 1 are used to attach the female stembracket 2 to the handlebar stem 14 (see FIG. 2) on the bottom side. Thefemale stem bracket 2 receives the male stem bracket 3, which isintegral to or molded into the assembly riser 4 that projects forwardlyand upwardly between the handlebars 15 and terminates into the femalespray unit bracket 6 located in front of, between and slightly above thehandlebars 15. The female spray unit bracket 6. In turn,receives/connects to the male spray unit bracket 5 that is integral toor molded into the spray unit for both the manual-trigger andautomated-valve embodiments. Thus, the spray unit 16 is attached to thebicycle frame by means of two clips or connectors, the male-female stembrackets 2 & 3 and the male-female spray unit brackets 5&6.

FIG. 1 also illustrates the presence and location of the trigger 11,which actuates the spray/spraying of the fluid through the adjustablespray nozzle 13 located on the angled and posterior-facing spray head12. Two additional design features/functions of this embodiment arerepresented by the screw cap 10 and screw on thread location 9. Thisfeature allows the user the means for filling the fluid reservoir 7 andsubsequently reseating/closing the spray unit 16. Lastly, in FIG. 1, theslightly raised ridge 8, referred to herein as the push-off ridge,allows the rider to push against this ridge in order to remove the sprayunit 16 after unclipping/releasing the male-female spray unit brackets5&6 in order to exchange a used or emptied spray unit 16 with an unusedor tilled spray unit 16.

Referring now to FIG. 2, the manual-trigger embodiment is shown from thetop-down perspective and illustrates an overview of the spray unit 16with the features as seen from the rider's perspective while seated onthe bicycle. As shown in FIG. 2, zip ties 1 are seen as they appearlooking down, on to the handlebar stem 14. The forwardly projectedassembly riser 4 that terminates on one end at the male-female sprayunit brackets 5&6 (see FIG. 1.) is shown. The forwardly projectedassembly riser 4 provides for the removable connection, of the sprayunit 16 to the bicycle frame as shown, in FIG. 2. As will be describedin more detail below, the spray unit 16 includes the spray head 12, theadjustable nozzle 13, the fluid reservoir 7, threads 9. and the push-offridge 8. FIG. 2 shows the relative location of the fluid reservoir 7 ofthe spray unit 16 and the location of the threads 9 that seal the spraycap 10 to the fluid reservoir 1, FIG. 2 also illustrates the general,location, of the spray unit 16 at a position forward and between thehandlebars 15.

Referring now to FIG. 3, the manual-trigger embodiment is shown as itappears in a side view. The relative locations of the external featuresand functions in this example embodiment are illustrated in reference toeach other and to the bicycle frame. As shown in FIG. 3, zip ties 1.secure the female stem bracket 2 to the handlebar stem 14 in asingle-point post mounting position. The male stem bracket 3 removablyconnects the assembly riser 4 to the handlebar stem 14 and projectsforward and upward between the handlebars 15. The assembly riser 4terminates at the female spray unit bracket 6, which connects the sprayunit 16 to the assembly riser 4 by means of the molded/integrated malespray unit bracket 5 as shown in FIG. 3.

Referring now to FIG. 4, the manual-trigger embodiment is shown as itappears in a side view and illustrating the internal, structure of themanual-trigger embodiment of spray unit 16. This illustration providesan internal view of the features, functions, and mechanisms of themanual-nigger design. Foremost as seen in FIG. 4 are the design,location, and relative relationships involved in the pumping of coolingfluid using a. trigger-activated mist dispenser from the fluid reservoir7 though a plastic tube (transfer tubing) 18 by means of existingtechnology, such as a one-way reciprocating pump 17 that itself Isactuated/activated by means of the trigger 11 located on. the exteriorand ventral (i.e., bottom) side of the spray cap 10.

FIG. 4 illustrates the fluid reservoir 7 or container for holding thefluid to be dispensed as a stream, spray, or mist for cooling. FIG. 4also illustrates the plastic tube 18, the one-way reciprocating pump 17,and the trigger 11. When the operator actuates the trigger 11, fluid ispumped from the posterior portion of the fluid reservoir 7 forwardthrough the plastic tubing 18 through the angled spray head 12 and isfinally discharged from the adjustable spray nozzle 13 as a stream,spray, or mist as desired and selected by the operator. As shown in FIG.4, the fluid is discharged from the adjustable spray nozzle 13 in aposterior (i.e., rearward) direction, upward, and toward the rider'sface or torso, enabling a maximum heads-up position for the rider duringuse of the spray unit 16. Lastly, the relative location of the push-offridge 8 is illustrated as is the male spray unit bracket 5 that isintegral, or molded into the spray unit 16. As shown in FIGS. 1 through4, example embodiments provide an interchangeable, clip or snap-inmounting system that allows for separate points of attachment, assemblyand interchangeability for the rider to use to assemble, disassemble, orreplace component parts. The various embodiments provide a means forconnecting/attaching the entire assembly to either the handlebars or thehandlebar stem depending on the preference of the user.

FIG. 5 through 8 illustrate the automated valve-actuated orautomated-valve design of an example embodiment. In particular, FIG. 5is an exterior, side view schematic of an example embodiment. FIG. 6 isa top view exterior schematic of an example embodiment. FIG. 7 is arepresentation of the system's attachment on the bike frame. FIG. 8 isan interior view schematic of the automated valve-actuated embodiment.As can be readily seen and appreciated, the attachment mechanisms shownin FIG. 1 through 4 and described above for the manual-triggerembodiments are similar in most respects to the attachment mechanismsused for the automated-valve embodiments.

Referring now to FIG. 5, an automated-valve embodiment is shown in anexterior, side view schematic, The example embodiment is shown toinclude a plunger 21 and plunger knob 22, which allows the user to pullback on the plunger head (see FIG. 8, plunger head 24) thusexpanding/increasing the space or volume for fluid in the fluidreservoir 7, In this embodiment, it will also be observed that theautomated-valve button 19 is located on the top of, and the anteriorportion of, the spray unit 16. Another observable feature in thisembodiment is the type and location of the opening that, allows the userto fill the fluid reservoir 7 with fluid. The fill hole/cap 20, islocated on the top and posterior portion of the spray unit 16. Asmentioned above, the remaining features of this embodiment shown in FIG.5 are similar in form and function as described in reference to FIG. 1.In particular, zip ties 1 are used to attach the female stem bracket 2to the handlebar stem 14 (see FIG. 6) on the bottom side. The femalestem bracket 2 receives the male stem bracket 3, which is integral to ormolded into the assembly riser 4 that projects forwardly and upwardlybetween the handlebars 15 and terminates into the female spray unitbracket 6 located in front of, between and slightly above the handlebars15. The female spray unit bracket 6, in turn, receives/connects to themale spray unit bracket 5 that is integral to or molded into the sprayunit 16 for both the manual-trigger and automated-valve embodiments.Thus, the spray unit 16 is attached to the bicycle frame by means of twoclips or connectors, the male-female stem brackets 2 & 3 and themale-female spray unit brackets 5&6.

Referring now to FIG. 6, an automated-valve embodiment is shown

in a top-down view as would be seen from a rider's perspective whenseated on the bicycle. The zip ties 1 attach the female stem bracket 2(see FIG. 5) to the handlebar stem 14. As described in more detailbelow, the automated-valve embodiment of the spray unit 16 is comprisedof the fluid reservoir 7, the push-off ridge 8, the fill hole/cap 20,the automated-valve button 19, the spray head 12, and the adjustablespray nozzle 13. The automated-valve embodiment of the spray unit 16 isremovably connected to the bicycle frame by way of the assembly riser 4,as shown in FIG. 5.

Referring now to FIG. 7, an automated-valve embodiment is shown

in a side view. The relative locations of the external features andfunctions in this example embodiment are illustrated in reference toeach other and to the bicycle frame. As shown in FIG. 7, zip ties 1secure the female stem bracket 2 to the handlebar stem 14. The male stembracket 3 removably connects the assembly riser 4 to the handlebar stem14 and projects forward and upward between the handlebars 15. Theassembly riser 4 terminates at the female spray unit bracket 6, whichconnects the spray unit 16 to the assembly riser 4 by means of themolded/integrated male spray unit bracket 5 as shown in FIG. 7.

Referring now to FIG. 8, the automated-valve embodiment is shown as itappears in a side view and illustrating the internal structure of theautomated-valve embodiment of spray unit 16. This illustration providesan internal view of the features, functions, and mechanisms for theautomated-valve design. Two features embody differences from themanual-trigger embodiment described above. These two features are themechanism for discharging the fluid contained in the fluid reservoir 7and the means for actuating the spray in the automated-valve embodiment.These two elements are represented by the plunger spring 23 and thenormally closed valve actuator 25 as shown, in FIG. 8.

In the example automated-valve embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the sprayunit 16 is a closed system, where the only opening Into the fluidreservoir 7 is through the fill cap 20 located slightly forward of theend of the spray unit 16. The till cap/opening provides the means ofpouring/filling the fluid reservoir 7 with cooling fluid and then byclosing, maintains the fluid in an air-tight condition inside the fluidreservoir 7 on the anterior side of the plunger head 24. Prior tofilling the fluid reservoir 7, the operator pulls the plunger knob 22rearward in the direction represented by the arrow 53 shown in FIG. 8.This action increases the space in the fluid reservoir 7 to containfluid, thus increasing the volume for fluid that the rider can carry forcooling purposes. When the fluid reservoir 7 is filled, the fill cap 20is replaced and screwed tightly to maintain and/or create water/airtight conditions. The operator can then release the tension on theplunger 21 and plunger knob 22. Once the fill cap is sealed and tensionon plunger 21 is released, the plunger spring 23 pushes the head of theplunger 24 forward, creating pressure on the fluid in the now-closedsystem. This pressurized and closed system represents a differentmechanism/method for discharging the fluid to and through the adjustablespray nozzle 13 as compared to the manual-trigger embodiment describedabove, in the manual-trigger embodiment, the fluid is pumped to/through,the adjustable spray nozzle 13 by way of a reciprocating pump 17. in theautomated-valve embodiment, the fluid is forced to/through theadjustable spray nozzle 13 by way of a pressure created in the fluidreservoir 7 by plunger spring 23 and other pressure-producing mechanismsas described herein.

As shown in FIG. 8, the normally closed automated-valve 25 allows theoperator to actuate and control the timing and duration (i.e., theamount) of the discharged/sprayed fluid using a valve-activated mistdispenser. The discharge of fluid from the fluid reservoir 7 is managedby the operator when the valve-actuator button 19 isdepressed/activated. FIG. 12, described in more detail below,illustrates the working mechanism of the automated-valve 25 of anexample embodiment.

Referring now to FIG. 12, the automated-valve 25 is normally

closed, so the fluid pathway indicated by arrow 35 (see FIG. 11 and 12)that enters on the pressurized side 36 is blocked by the plunger 41 (seeFIG. 12), which is held up by the pressure exerted by a spring 23located in the bottom, of the plunger channel 54. When the operatordepresses the automated-valve button 19; the plunger travels in thedirection indicated by arrow 40 until the plunger orifice/opening 39reaches the predetermined set point or position, which results in theplunger orifice/opening 39 being perfectly aligned with the path of thefluid from input opening 36 in the direction of arrow 35 and out thevalve port 55, which leads to the adjustable spray nozzle 13 (see FIG.8). The fluid will be discharged/sprayed as long as the operatormaintains the downward pressure on the automated-valve button 19. Thisfeature allows the operator to control both the time and duration of thespray discharge. When the pressure on the automated-valve button 19 isreleased, the spring 23 located in the bottom of the plunger channel 54forces the plunger 41 and plunger orifice 39 upward, again blocking ordisrupting the flow of fluid under pressure from the fluid reservoir 7,through the input opening 36 and valve port 55 to the adjustable spraynozzle 13.

The other components and features of the automated-valve embodiment ofFIG. 5 through 7 have similar features and function as in themanual-trigger embodiments shown in FIG. 1 through 3 and describedabove,

FIG. 9 and 10 illustrate the in-frame design of an example

embodiment, in both its internal working, mounting, and integration in.the bicycle frame. The in-frame design of an example embodimentintegrates the fluid reservoir 7 and the normally closed valve 29 into astructural element of a bicycle frame as shown in FIG. 9. The in-frameembodiment uses the principle of a pressurized/closed system as a meansto discharge the fluid through the adjustable spray nozzle 13 and thenormally closed valve 29. A detail view of the normally closed valve 29is shown in FIG. 11. The in-frame embodiment provides the normallyclosed valve 29 as a means to control the time and duration of thedischarge of the fluid. In this embodiment, the method of pressurizationor pressure-producing mechanism is supplied by existing technology, suchas by use of a CO₂ cartridge 27 attached by way of existingconnecting/adaptor technology 32. The CO₂ enters the closed systemthrough an opening in the ventral (i.e., bottom) side of the bicycle toptube and into the CO₂ gas chamber 30 as shown in FIG. 9, The pressurecreated in the CO₂ chamber 30 drives the plunger head 34 forward, whichin turn creates pressure on the fluid held in the fluid reservoir 7. Thepressurized fluid is prevented from flowing out of the reservoir 7 andthrough the adjustable spray nozzle 13, by the normally closed solenoidvalve 29. The solenoid valve 29 can be implemented using existingsolenoid design technology. FIG. 11 illustrates a detail of the solenoidvalve 29 in an example embodiment. When the operator wants to dischargefluid he/she depresses/activates the solenoid actuator button 26 locatedon either the left or right side of the bicycle handlebars. When thesolenoid-actuator button 26 is pressed, an electrical circuit iscompleted (see FIG. 11, circuit 38), which in turn opens the solenoidvalve 29 and allows the fluid to flow from the pressurized fluidreservoir 7, through the valve 29, the tubing 18, and out to theadjustable spray nozzle 13 as shown in FIG. 9. Additional features inthis embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, include opening 20 through whichthe fluid is poured into the in-frame fluid reservoir 7. It should benoted that the plunger head 34 moves in an anterior-posterior directionas indicated by arrows 57 under the influence of the relative pressurescreated by either the fluid or CO₂ gas in their respective chambers. TheCO₂ cartridge 27 can be attached to the bike top tube and held in placebelow the bike top tube by a bracket 32. The CO₂ bracket 32 can beattached to the bicycle top tube and held in place by zip ties 1 (e.g.,see FIG. 10). The electrical wires that, connect the solenoid valve 29can be located inside the bike frame along with the fluid tubing leadingfrom the output side of the solenoid, valve 29 to the adjustable spraynozzle 13. The electrical wires and the fluid tubing can exit thein-frame spray unit through an opening 56 located on the top of thebicycle top tube just behind the bicycle handlebar stem as shown in FIG.9.

FIG. 10 illustrates the general and relative positions and locations ofthe in-frame embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9 as it appears on thebicycle frame from a side view perspective. One can readily observe andappreciate the uniqueness, simplicity, and efficiency of the design ofthis example embodiment. FIG. 10 illustrates the externally visiblecomponents, of the in-frame embodiment, including the zip ties 1 thatsecure both the CO₂ cartridge bracket 32 that holds the CO₂ cartridge 27onto the bicycle frame and the female stem bracket 2 to the handlebarstem. Also visible in this illustration are the fluid fill cap/opening20, the fluid tubing 18 that delivers the fluid to the spray head 12, bytraveling through the assembly riser 4, the button 26 that actuates thesolenoid valve 29 and lastly the CO₂ cartridge connector 31 that allowsfor the CO₂ gas to enter the CO₂ chamber 30 inside the bicycle frame toptube.

FIG. 11 illustrates the general design of an example embodiment of thenormally closed solenoid valve 29 that controls the flow of thepressurized fluid from the fluid reservoir 7 to the adjustable spraynozzle 13. In general, existing solenoid valve technology can be usedwith the disclosed embodiment. The normally closed solenoid valve 29 canbe used to control the time and duration of the discharge of fluid bythe user. As shown in FIG. 11, the normally closed solenoid valve 29 canbe used to control the flow of fluid through channel 36. The solenoidvalve 29 can be opened or closed thereby causing a cylinder to move upor down in a sealed channel. When the cylinder is in the “up” position,the valve is opened, which allows the fluid from the pressurized fluidreservoir 7 to enter through the input flow opening 36 and flow in thedirection of the arrow 35 and out through the output flow opening 37 andthus on to the adjustable spray nozzle 13. The electrical circuit 38allows the operator to control both the time and duration of thedischarge of fluid.

FIG. 12 illustrates the general design of the normally closed automatedvalve 25 used in an example embodiment. FIG. 12 illustrates the internalworkings of the automated-valve mechanisms referenced in thedescriptions of FIG. 5 through 8 as the means that allow the user tocontrol the time and duration of the discharge of fluid. In thisconfiguration, the valve 25 includes both a horizontal fluid channel 55and a vertical plunger channel 54 that connect and are contiguous in themiddle of the valve block as shown in FIG. 12. This normally closedvalve 25 is maintained in that disposition by means of a cylinder, theautomated-valve plunger 41, and a spring 23 that is located in thebottom of channel 54. The spring 23 forces the cylinder up such that anopening/orifice 39 located approximately in the center of the cylinderis displaced above and out of the contiguous path that would allow fluidfrom the pressurized side of the valve 25 to flow into the input/flowopening 36 in the direction indicated by the arrow 35 and through theoutput/flow 55 opening and onto the adjustable spray nozzle 13.

FIG. 13 and 14 illustrate an example embodiment of a flange-lock

design wherein clips provide for the attachment and connection of theassembly riser and the spray unit to the bicycle frame and to eachother. These example embodiments illustrate various designs forconnecting the male and female segments of both the stem and spray unitbrackets previously referenced. In this bracket embodiment, the bracketis referred to as a flange-lock bracket design,

Referring to FIG. 13, the female stem bracket 2 contains four tabs 42that, are molded into the bracket and serve to anchor or hold the zipties 1 in place as they hold the female bracket 2 to the handlebar stem.The female bracket 2 also contains a female groove 44 that allows forthe male end of the male stem bracket 3 to be inserted in the directionindicated by the arrow 46 shown in FIG. 13, In order to insert the malestem bracket 3, the user first pulls the flange in a downward direction(e.g., see FIG. 14, directional notation 47) and fully below the planein which the female groove lies. One the male stem bracket 3 is fullyinserted, the user can release the flange. Because the flange isconstructed to be at rest in the upward position, the flange willretract to a point where its position will prevent the male stem bracket3 from slipping out of the female stem bracket 2. It will also beobserved, that the male stern bracket. 3 can be integral to or moldedinto the assembly riser 4 and thus connects the assembly riser 4 to thebicycle frame. Likewise the female spray unit bracket 6, located, at theanterior (i.e., forward) terminus of the assembly riser 4, can also bemolded into the assembly riser 4 and uses the same flange-lock design,(described above) to secure the male spray unit bracket 5 once inserted.The specific features and function of the male stem bracket 3 are shownin FIG. 13. FIG. 13 also shows the relative positions/locations of theassembly riser base 45, the assembly riser 4, and the female spray unit,bracket. 6,

FIG. 14 illustrates an example embodiment of a flange-lock design ofFIG. 13 from a side view perspective. Key to this illustration is thedirection of movement 47 for the flange-lock 43.

FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 illustrate an example- embodiment of a snap clipdesign wherein, clips provide for the attachment and connection of theassembly riser and the spray unit to the bicycle frame and to eachother. The snap clip design is an alternative embodiment of a mechanismfor connecting the male and female brackets to the handlebar stem or tothe spray unit. In this configuration as shown in FIG. 15, the femalestem bracket 2 retains the same design specifics and features, namelythe zip tie tabs 42 and the female insertion groove 44; however, themeans of securing the male stem bracket 3, once fully inserted, involvethe use of existing design technology referred to herein as a snap-onclip. The relative location of the snap-on clip 48 can readily be seenin FIG. 15 through 17. In a manner similar to the embodiment shown inFIG. 13 and 14, FIG. 15 through 17 illustrate the direction of male stembracket 3 insertion 46, the assembly riser base 46, the assembly riser 4and the female spray unit bracket 6 at the terminal and forward end ofthe assembly riser 4.

FIG. 16 illustrates an example embodiment of the snap clip design ofFIG. 15 from a side view perspective. One notable, observable designdistinction is the mechanism for securing the male stem bracket 3 oncefully inserted. This is shown by the snap-on clip 48, as illustrated, inFIG. 16. The other features visible are previously referenced,described, and illustrated.

FIG. 17 illustrates an example embodiment of the snap clip design ofFIG. 15 from a front view perspective. In this drawing, the features andfunctions that are more clearly demonstrated are, for example, thesnap-on clips 48, the female groove 44, and the relative insertionrelationship with respect to the male spray unit bracket 5 and femalespray unit bracket 6, Also illustrated from this perspective are: theassembly riser 4, the spray unit 16, and the spray head 12,

FIG. 18 and 19 illustrate a modification of the spray nozzle in anexample embodiment to include multiple nozzles that may be independentlyadjusted as to their direction of spray. In this example, an alternativeembodiment of an adjustable spray nozzle 13 for the purposes ofevaporative cooling is shown. The features and functions described aboveand shown in previously referenced illustrations are evident, such asthe functional spray unit 16, the spray head(s) 12, assembly riser 4,handlebar stem 14, and handlebars 15. The enhancement in this embodimentis the presence of multiple (e.g., three) spray heads 12 with thecorresponding number of adjustable spray nozzles. This alternativeembodiment provides for additional sources of fluid discharge that canbe directed at different angles, such as a first nozzle directed towardthe rider's lace while other nozzles can be directed to spray misttoward the rider's upper chest and torso. In this manner, differentparts of a rider's body can be cooled at the same time.

FIG. 19 illustrates an expanded view of the embodiment illustrated

in FIG. 18 and described above, wherein the functional spray unit 16includes a primary adjustable spray nozzle, top 13, directed at arider's face and two secondary adjustable spray nozzles, sides 13,directed, at a rider's torso. Bach adjustable spray nozzle 13 is, as inprior presentations, integral to the spray head(s) 12.

FIG. 20 through 23 illustrate various example embodiments of attachmentdesigns and attachment, locations for either the manual-trigger orautomated-valve embodiments. In particular, FIG. 20 and 21 illustrate avariety of attachment designs and attachment locations for themanual-trigger embodiment, while the location and function of the sprayunit remains the same. FIG. 22 and 23 illustrate alternate attachmentdesigns and attachment locations for the automated embodiments, whilethe location and function of the spray unit remains the same.

Referring to FIG. 20, a view illustrates, a variation on the means ofattachment of the functional spray unit 16 in a bilateral fashionwhereas the means of attaching or connecting the spray unit 16 to thebicycle frame is accomplished by clips or handlebar attachments 50removably attached, to the handlebars on either side of the handlebarstem 14, thus a bilateral attachment means. It can also be observed thatthe previously described assembly riser 4 has, in this embodiment, thefunctional equivalent feature referred to as the assembly mount 49. Allother features, functions and intentions for the previously describedand illustrated embodiments for the manual-trigger model remain similar.

Referring to FIG. 21, a view illustrates a unilateral mountingembodiment of the manual-trigger model, wherein the assembly mount 51 isunilaterally attached to the handlebars 15 on one side only, either theright or left side of the handlebar stem 14. The functional spray unit16 is thus connected to the bicycle frame by the means of only aone-sided -connection, thus a unilateral mounting. As mentioned above,all other features, functions and intents of the manual-trigger modelremain the same.

Referring to FIG. 22, a view illustrates a bilateral attachment for theautomated-valve model, previously illustrated and described. It canreadily be seen that the location and orientation of the functionalspray unit 16 is the same, as well as all the previously referencedfeatures, functions and intentions, in this alternative embodiment. Asshown in FIG. 22, this alternative embodiment includes bilateralassembly mount 49 and the handlebar attachment clips 50, attached to thehandlebars 15 on both sides of the handlebar stem 14,

Referring to FIG. 23, a view illustrates a unilateral mountingembodiment for the automated-valve model, previously illustrated anddescribed. It can readily be seen that the location and orientation ofthe functional spray unit 16 is the same, as well as all the previouslyreferenced features, functions and intentions, in this alternativeembodiment. As shown, in FIG. 23, this alternative embodiment includesunilateral assembly mount 51 and the handlebar attachment clip 50, whichin this embodiment is connected to the handlebars 15 on only one side ofthe handlebar stem 14 on either the right or left side.

FIG. 24 through 26 illustrate another example embodiment of a bicyclemisting system 100) having separable components. Referring to FIG. 24,the example embodiment of the bicycle misting system 100 is shown toinclude a sprayer assembly 102 (also denoted herein, as thetrigger-activated mist dispenser), a stem bracket 104 (also denotedherein as the attachment bracket), and an attachable fluid reservoir106. The sprayer assembly 102 includes a hand grip portion including atrigger or trigger mechanism 110 for drawing cooling fluid fromattachable reservoir 106 through transfer tubing 105 when the trigger110 is activated and the attachable reservoir 106 is attached as shownin FIG. 26. The cooling fluid is drawn from the attachable reservoir 106through tubing 105 and dispersed as an aerosol through the nozzle 109 atone end of the hand grip portion of the sprayer assembly 102. The handgrip portion of the sprayer assembly 102 is rotatably coupled to amounting portion of the sprayer assembly 102 at a connecting rod 107.The band grip portion of the sprayer assembly 102 is configured torotate upwards or downwards about connecting rod 107 as shown by thedashed lines 108 illustrated in FIG. 24 and 26. In one embodiment, thehand grip portion of the sprayer assembly 102 is configured to rotateupwards from a horizontal plane by at least 45 degrees. The hand gripportion of the sprayer assembly 102 can also be configured with arippled lower surface and/or a rubber-coated surface for better frictionwhen gripped by a hand of the rider.

The attachable reservoir 106 is configured with a reservoir couplingmechanism comprising a top surface formed to removably slide into agroove in the lower side of the mounting portion of the sprayer assembly102 as shown in FIG. 25 and 26. In various embodiments, the attachablereservoir 106 can be fabricated in a variety of sizes and fluid-holdingcapacities. The attachable reservoir 106 can be fabricated in a largersize and greater fluid-holding capacity to provide a greater volume ofcooling fluid for particularly hot/dry weather or longer rides.Similarly, the attachable reservoir 106 can be fabricated in a smallersize with a smaller fluid-holding capacity to provide a lesser volume ofcooling fluid and less weight, for less hot/dry weather or shorterrides. The attachable reservoir 106 can also be fabricated in arelatively narrow dimension in a plane parallel to the handlebars of abicycle. In this manner, the attachable reservoir 106 presentsrelatively little wind resistance when attached to a moving bicycle.

The mounting portion of the sprayer assembly 102 is also configured witha bicycle mounting mechanism comprising a groove in. the upper side ofthe mounting portion of the sprayer assembly 102 to be removably coupledto the stem bracket 104 as shown, in FIG. 25 and 26. The stem bracket104 can be attached to a bicycle handlebar stem 120 with zip ties orother attachment mechanism as shown in FIG. 25. Such an arrangementallows the sprayer assembly 102 to be conveniently attached to orremoved from the bicycle.

As described above, the attachable reservoir 106 is configured to beremovably coupled to the sprayer assembly 102 as shown in FIG. 25 and26. The attachable reservoir 106 includes a till hole at the top, whichcan be used to fill the attachable reservoir 106 with a cooling fluid,such as water. The fill hole in the attachable, reservoir 106 is alsoconfigured to receive an end of the tubing 105 as shown in FIG. 24. Whenthe attachable reservoir 106 is removably coupled to the sprayerassembly 102, the end of the tubing 105 is immersed in the cooling fluidin the attachable reservoir 106. This immersion of the tubing 105enables the cooling fluid to be drawn from the attachable reservoir 106through tubing 105 to the nozzle 109 when the trigger 110 is activated.As shown in FIG. 25, the sprayer assembly 102, with the attachablereservoir 106 removably coupled to the sprayer assembly 102, can beremovably attached to a bicycle using the stem bracket 104, which can.be attached to a bicycle handlebar stem 120 as shown in FIG. 25. As aresult, a light-weight, safe, and effective bicycle misting system andapparatus is provided.

As described above, the various embodiments represent an improvement andease of use for cyclists. The beneficial features of the variousembodiments include the following, for example:

Simplicity of design: The various embodiments presented herein representan improvement in simplicity from the following aspects;

-   -   Self-contained unit    -   No tubes or tubing required, that run along the bicycle frame in        the manual-trigger and automated-valve embodiments    -   No fluid container or reservoir attached to the bicycle frame        that competes for fluid and/or space for hydration purposes    -   Improved appearance and integration into the look and feel of        the bicycle frame

Form and Functionality: The various embodiments presented hereinrepresent an improvement in form and functionality from the followingaspects:

-   -   Set up and break down. A cyclist can be quite particular about        the ease of use and accessibility of their cycling accessories.        The various embodiments allow for very easy initial set up or        installation and can also be broken down by its component parts        when the cyclist determines it is not necessary or desired due        to choice or conditions for any current ride.    -   The various embodiments provide efficient evaporative cooling,        given the competition for space, fluid volume, and weight on the        bike frame for water or other fluids for the purposes of        hydration.    -   Interchangeability—The various embodiments allow the cyclist to        easily carry extra water for cooling purposes and to exchange        fluid reservoirs conveniently.    -   The self-contained unit design presents a form that integrates        stylistically into and with the bicycle frame. This is likely to        gain acceptance and use in the cycling community, thus        effecting, the previously mentioned benefits.    -   The various embodiments provide a forwardly projected, reservoir        and spray nozzle that allows for the effect of wind and forward        motion on the angle and direction of the water spray such that        the cyclist does not have to look down or bend over to access        the spray and obtain the benefits of evaporative cooling.    -   Adjustable spray types—the spray nozzle is constructed to allow        the cyclist to change/vary the pattern of the fluid discharged        from the nozzle, from stream, to spray, or to mist. This allows        the cyclist to maximize the intended benefits from the use of        the various embodiments.

Safety and Ease of Use: The various embodiments presented hereinrepresent an improvement in safety and ease of use from the followingaspects:

The forwardly projected and angled nozzle head allows the cyclist tomaintain a heads-up position while using the device, improvingvisibility and awareness of the road/terrain, ahead, thus improvingsafety.

-   -   In both the manual and automated configurations, the cyclist's        hand does not have to come off the handlebar when activating the        device. While the hand used, to actuate the device may be        repositioned from the normal riding position, it does not have        to leave the handlebar; thus, any concerns about riding        stability and safety are not an issue with the various        embodiments.

Design, Use, and Benefit Efficiency—Overall Riding Experience:

The various embodiments presented herein represent efficiencyimprovements in the following aspects:

-   -   The various embodiments require minimal amount of fluid/water to        be carried for the purpose of evaporative cooling    -   The various embodiments minimize the extra weight of excess        fluid earned for cooling    -   Particular embodiments position the minimally required water in        the front of the bicycle, which eliminates the competition for        space on the bicycle frame for fluid intended for hydration.    -   These factors rebalance the dynamics cyclists face when riding        in elevated or extreme temperatures. The cyclist, has        independent, sources and delivery systems for hydration and        cooling and they do not compete for space, weight and utility.    -   It is anticipated that the combination of the riding benefits        with the use of the various embodiments allow riders increased        comfort while riding, an ability to extend riding time, improved        performance—reducing the physiological effects of overheating,        and the ability or perceived ability to ride under conditions of        elevated or extreme heat.

Miscellaneous benefits: The various embodiments presented hereinrepresent other improvements in the following aspects:

-   -   There is a benefit to cyclists of periodically spraying the        cyclist's eyes with, water. This dramatically reduces the        stinging effect of sweat in the eyes that frequently occurs        while riding. This stinging sweat issue is not a small factor in        rider comfort, safety, and resolution. Traditionally, a rider        will have to stop to pour water over the eyes to eliminate the        stinging. This is not easily or safely done while riding. The        various embodiments can. be used to periodically spray the        cyclist's eyes with water to mitigate the stinging effects of        sweat.    -   Another benefit of the various embodiments, which also        contributes to its overall effectiveness, is that when used in        either the stream or spray mode, the cyclist can dispense water        into the mouth. While this may not completely meet hydration        needs, it does assist in the common experience of dry mouth        while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme heat.

The illustrations of embodiments described herein are intended toprovide a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments,and they are not intended to serve as a complete description of all theelements and features of components and systems that might make use ofthe structures described herein. Many other embodiments will be apparentto those of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the descriptionprovided herein. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived, suchthat structural and logical substitutions and changes may be madewithout departing from the scope of this disclosure. The figures hereinare merely representational and may not be drawn to scale. Certainproportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized.Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in anillustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

The description herein may include terms, such as “up”, “down”, “upper”,“lower”, “first”, “second”, etc. that are used for descriptive purposesonly and are not to be construed as limiting. The elements, materials,geometries, dimensions, and sequence of operations may all be varied tosuit, particular applications. Parts of some embodiments may be includedin, or substituted for, those of other embodiments. While the foregoingexamples of dimensions and ranges are considered typical, the variousembodiments are not limited to such dimensions or ranges.

The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. §1.74(b) to allow thereader to quickly ascertain the nature and gist of the technicaldisclosure. The Abstract is submitted with the understanding that itwill not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of theclaims.

In the foregoing Detailed Description, various features are groupedtogether in a single embodiment for the purpose of streamlining thedisclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted asreflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments have more featuresthan are expressly recited in each claim. Thus the following claims arehereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claimstanding on its own as a separate embodiment.

Thus, as described above, a bicycle misting system or apparatus isdisclosed. Although the disclosed subject matter has been described withreference to several example embodiments, if may be understood that thewords that have been used are words of description and illustration,rather than words of limitation. Changes may be made within the purviewof the appended claims, as presently stated and as amended, withoutdeparting from the scope and spirit of the disclosed subject matter inall its aspects. Although the disclosed subject matter has beendescribed with reference to particular means, materials, andembodiments, the disclosed subject matter is not intended to be limitedto the particulars disclosed: rather, the subject matter extends to ail.functionally equivalent structures, methods, and uses such, as arewithin the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A self-contained bicycle misting apparatuscomprising: a trigger-activated mist dispenser including: a triggermechanism; a nozzle; and transfer tubing coupled to the triggermechanism and. the nozzle; a fluid reservoir for retaining coolingfluid, the fluid reservoir being configured for removable attachment tothe trigger-activated mist dispenser, the fluid reservoir being furtherconfigured to receive the transfer tubing, the cooling fluid being drawnfrom the fluid reservoir through the transfer tubing to the nozzle whenthe trigger mechanism is activated; and a stem bracket being configuredtor removable attachment to the trigger-activated mist, dispenser, thestem bracket being further configured tor attachment to a portion of abicycle.
 2. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 1wherein the nozzle includes a selector for selecting among a pluralityof spray types.
 3. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim1 wherein the nozzle is oriented at an upward angle relative to ahorizontal plane.
 4. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus ofclaim 1 wherein the fluid reservoir and nozzle are positioned forward ofa handlebar of the bicycle.
 5. The self-contained bicycle mistingapparatus of claim 1 wherein the trigger-activated mist dispenser beingfarther configured to rotate upwards relative to a horizontal plane. 6.The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 1 wherein the stembracket provides a unilateral mounting bracket for attachment of thetrigger-activated mist dispenser to the bicycle at a single location. 7.The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 1 wherein thefluid reservoir is fabricated in a variety of sizes and fluid-holdingcapacities.
 8. A self-contained bicycle misting apparatus comprising: apressurized fluid reservoir for retaining fluid, the fluid reservoirincluding: a pressure-producing mechanism to maintain a pressure levelwithin the fluid reservoir at greater than ambient pressure; a fillopening for tilling the fluid reservoir with the fluid; and anattachment bracket for removable attachment of the apparatus to abicycle; and a valve-activated mist dispenser including: a valvemechanism including a valve actuator button; a nozzle; and transfertubing, coupled to the valve mechanism and the nozzle, for transferringthe fluid from the pressurized fluid reservoir to the nozzle uponactivation of the actuator button.
 9. The self-contained bicycle mistingapparatus of claim 8 wherein the nozzle includes a mist selector forselecting among a plurality of spray types.
 10. The self-containedbicycle misting apparatus of claim 8 wherein the nozzle is oriented atan upward angle relative to a horizontally-positioned fluid reservoir.11. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 8 wherein thereservoir and nozzle are positioned forward of and between handlebars ofthe bicycle.
 12. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 8wherein the pressure-producing mechanism is a spring-loaded plunger. 13.The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 8 wherein thevalve mechanism is an alignment valve.
 14. The self-contained bicyclemisting apparatus of claim 8 further including a bilateral mountingbracket for attachment to a bicycle at two different locations, theattachment bracket for removable attachment of the apparatus to thebilateral mounting bracket.
 15. The self-contained bicycle mistingapparatus of claim 8 further including a unilateral mounting bracket forattachment to a bicycle at a single location, the attachment bracket forremovable attachment of the apparatus to the unilateral mountingbracket.
 16. The self-contained bicycle misting apparatus of claim 8further including a single-point post mounting bracket for attachment toa bicycle handlebar post, at a single location, the attachment bracketfor removable attachment of the apparatus to the single-point postmounting bracket.
 17. An in-frame bicycle misting apparatus comprising:a pressurized fluid reservoir for retaining fluid, the pressurized fluidreservoir being formed within a structural, member of a bicycle, thefluid reservoir including: a pressure-producing mechanism to maintain apressure level within the fluid reservoir at greater than ambientpressure; and. a fill, opening for filling the fluid reservoir with thefluid; and a valve-activated mist dispenser including: a valve mechanismincluding a valve actuator button; a nozzle; and transfer tubing,coupled to the valve mechanism and the nozzle, for transferring thefluid from the pressurized fluid reservoir to the nozzle upon activationof the actuator button.
 18. The in-frame bicycle misting apparatus ofclaim 17 wherein the nozzle includes a mist selector for selecting amonga plurality of spray types.
 19. The in-frame bicycle misting apparatusof claim 17 wherein the pressure-producing mechanism is a CO₂ cartridge.20. The in-frame bicycle misting apparatus of claim 17 wherein the valvemechanism includes an electrical solenoid for activation of the valvemechanism.